1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 592 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
